Secnavinst 1650.1H Navy And Marine Corps Awards Manual

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After an individual is DECEASED you should make an effort to present posthumous awards to the next of kin in how many days?

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90 days

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The Navy Recruit Training Ribbon was established by SECNAV in what year?

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1998

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The Navy Recruit Service Ribbon was established by SECNAV in what year?

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1989

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The Navy Good Conduct Medal was established
by SECNAV in what year?

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1869

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SECNAV established the Navy Board of
Decorations in what year?

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1919

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The “E” Ribbon indicates duty on ships or squadrons that won Battle Efficiency after what date?

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1 July 1974

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At least how many days should be allowed for the administrative processing of award recommendations?

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60 days

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Who approves and awards the MEDAL OF HONOR?

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President in the name of Congress

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Who approves and awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal?

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Awarding Authority in the name of SECNAV

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Who approves and awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal?

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Secretary of Defense in the name of the President

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Who approves and awards the Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Silver Star Medal?

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Secretary of the Navy in the name of the President

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What is authorized for wear on the ribbon bar of the Expert Rifleman and Expert Pistol Shot Ribbons?

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Silver “E” (1/4 inch block letter)

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What is authorized for wear if the award is for acts of services involving direct participation in combat?

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The “V”

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What is authorized for wear on the Navy “E” Ribbon for four or more awards?

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One wreathed “E” centered on the ribbon bar

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What is authorized for wear on the Navy “E” Ribbon for first, second, and third awards?

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Silver “E” (3/16 inch)

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Which award citation starts with “For professional achievement in the superior performance of his/her duties while serving as…?

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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

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Which award citation starts with “For extraordinary heroism…”?

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Navy Cross

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Which award citation starts with “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action…”?

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Silver Star

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Which award citation starts with “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty…”?

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Medal of Honor

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Which award citation starts with “For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility…”?

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Distinguished Service Medal

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What form is used for Personal Awards Recommendations?

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OPNAV 1650/3

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In the act of presentation of an award, where should you attach the decoration on the uniform?

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Left breast pocket

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When is it appropriate to recommend a retirement award?

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There is no retirement award

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Qualifying period of eligibility for the Navy Good Conduct Medal?

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3 years

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What is the maximum amount of awards points that someone can go into the advancement exam with for E5 and E6?

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10 and 12

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Who may submit a recommendation for an award, having knowledge of any act, achievement or service which may warrant such award?

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Any commissioned officer, senior to the individual being recommended.

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Which unit award requires the same degree of heroism as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual?

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Presidential Unit Citation

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Who usually presents the Medal of Honor to living recipients?

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President

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Which medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy?

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Navy and Marine Corps Medal

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What is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the U.S. who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the U.S. after 5 April 1917, has been killed or wounded?

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Purple Heart

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What is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor?

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Navy Cross

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Which medal is awarded to any person who, distinguishes himself/herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight?

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Bronze star

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What is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or Navy Cross?

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Silver Star

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Which medal is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the U.S. in a duty of great responsibility?

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Distinguished Service Medal

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Which medal is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the naval service who conspicuously distinguish themselves by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty?

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Medal of Honor

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What is awarded by SECNAV to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation?

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Secretary of Defense Unit Citation